Oliver White Tavern

Oliver White Tavern
Location 2 Brandy St., Bolton, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°46′11″N 72°25′29″W / 41.76972°N 72.42472°W / 41.76972; -72.42472Coordinates: 41°46′11″N 72°25′29″W / 41.76972°N 72.42472°W / 41.76972; -72.42472
Area 2.9 acres (1.2 ha)
Built 1750
Architectural style Postmedieval English
MPS Rochambeau's Army in Connecticut, 1780-1782 MPS
NRHP Reference # 02000422[1]
Added to NRHP May 06, 2002

The Oliver White Tavern is a historic former tavern at 2 Brandy Street in Bolton, Connecticut, built approximately 1750. The tavern is significant because of its association with the march of Rochambeau's army during the American Revolutionary War, on their way to the Battle of Yorktown.[2] Records show that the army encamped in a nearby field. A contemporary map identifies a house at this site, marked as a tavern. Soldiers camped in fields, but officers typically were housed in local taverns, when available.[1]

Encampment site of Rochambeau's army

The land was purchased by Oliver White in 1741. He sold the land with a house in 1743. It was used as a dwelling until sometime between 1753 and 1764, when it was converted for use to a tavern. The building was no long owned by Oliver White when it became a tavern, but it was traditional at that time to keep the original owner's name even after sale, so it became known as the Oliver White Tavern.[3]

The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System: Nomination for Oliver White Tavern" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.and Accompanying exterior photos from January 2001
  2. ↑ "Historic Buildings of Connecticut". Retrieved 16 October 2010.
  3. ↑ DePold, Hans (February 2006). "THE OLIVER WHITE TAVERN". Bolton Community News. Retrieved 16 October 2010.


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